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Now in its second year, InvestmentNews once again celebrates the financial planners who set the standard for excellence across the United States. The 5-Star Financial Planners awards honor professionals who consistently demonstrate integrity, innovation, and measurable impact in helping clients achieve their financial goals.

This annual recognition highlights planners who go beyond traditional service — combining deep technical expertise with exceptional client care, leadership, and community contribution.

Please complete the form below with as much detail as possible. All submissions are confidential and reviewed by our editorial and research team.

Entries close on Friday, November 28.

For questions and concerns, contact anne.orcelada@keymedia.com

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* 1. Nominee information:

Name:

Name of firm:

City/State:

Email address:

Phone number:

Years of experience in financial planning:

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* 2. Please confirm all the nominee's certifications:

CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst)

CFP (Certified Financial Planner)

ChFC (Chartered Financial Consultant)

CPA (Certified Public Accountant)

CPS (Certified Portfolio Specialist)

PFS (Personal Financial Specialist)

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Nominator contact information (if different from above):

Name:

Job title:

Company:

Email address:

Phone number:

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* 4. Please indicate the approximate percentage of time devoted to each area of planning:

Investment planning:

Retirement planning:

Taxes planning:

Estates planning:

Budgeting and debt management:

Others (please specify):

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* 5. Number of clients served:

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* 6. Total Assets Under Management (AUM) $:

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* 7. Approximate client retention rate (%):

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* 8. Describe your most significant achievements in the past 12 months. Include measurable outcomes (growth in AUM, client satisfaction, new service offerings, etc.).

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* 9. How have you delivered measurable improvements in your clients’ financial outcomes or quality of life? (e.g., debt reduction, improved retirement readiness, wealth protection)

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* 10. How do you ensure accessibility, transparency, and clear communication with clients?

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* 11. Describe how you uphold fiduciary and compliance standards in your practice. (Mention internal reviews, training, or adherence to SEC/FINRA or CFP Board ethics)

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* 12. Please highlight any other notable accomplishments in 2025(accolades, leadership roles, charitable work, public speaking, media features, etc.):

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* 13. Does your compliance team support this submission?

Yes

N/A (independent advisor)

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* 14. I confirm that the information provided in this submission is accurate to the best of my knowledge. If successfully selected, I accept that any or all information provided (excluding information clearly marked as confidential) may be published on the InvestmentNews magazine, website and newsletter and may not be subject to an approval process.

Yes, all the information provided is accurate.

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